Thursday, December 31, 2020

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for match 22 of BBL 2020-21

Jhye Richardson, batsmen set up first win for Perth Scorchers

The seamer kept Adelaide Strikers in check with 3 for 19, before good hands by Roy, Inglis and Marsh steered the chase

Javeria Khan named captain for South Africa tour

Allrounder Kainat Imtiaz was recalled in the touring party of 17 for the three ODIs and T20Is each

Umesh Yadav ruled out of Test series with calf injury

He had limped off the field during the second Test at the MCG

Adam Zampa cops one-game suspension for obscenity

Legspinner will miss the Melbourne Stars clash with the Hobart Hurricanes on January 2

Kane Williamson goes past Steven Smith, Virat Kohli; ends 2020 as world's No. 1 Test batsman

Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes finished the year as the No. 1 Test bowler and allrounder respectively

Injured Neil Wagner out of second Test, could be out of action for 'five to six weeks'

Neil Wagner had bowled 49 overs across two innings in the first Test despite two broken toes

India women's January tour of Australia postponed

With next month's series postponed, India women continue to be without cricket since March

Warner a chance at Sydney even if he isn't fully fit

Assistant coach Andrew McDonald backs rookie opener Will Pucovski to put in a good show too

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Sachin Tendulkar credits R Ashwin for neutralising the Steven Smith threat

He also praises debutants Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj

Mujeeb five-for in vain as Hobart Hurricanes beat Brisbane Heat in dramatic finish

Colin Ingram's direct hit off the game's final ball earns the Hurricanes a one-run win

Bismah Maroof pulls out of South Africa tour due to family reasons

The selectors will name a new captain for the tour on Thursday

Rohit Sharma joins India squad after two-week quarantine

Coach Ravi Shastri said the medical team will look at Sharma's fitness before the third Test

Beuran Hendricks returns to South Africa squad for second Sri Lanka Test

Migael Pretorius released but South Africa can still pick from eight pace-bowling options

'A very special effort' - Kane Williamson on Neil Wagner, who bowled with fractured toes

NZ captain says the search for WTC points had made the team push harder for victory

John Holder sues ECB over alleged racial discrimination

Holder and Ismail Dawood previously called for inquiry into lack of non-white umpires in English game

Mohammad Rizwan pleased with 'great fight' despite heartbreaking loss in Boxing Day Test

Stand-in captain points to lack of runs at the top as an area of improvement for the second game

Sreesanth named in Kerala squad for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Sanju Samson to lead the side, with Sachin Baby as his deputy

Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 21 of BBL 2020-21

Struggles at the top: Australia's options for the third Test

The selectors have made one call already, but there are a number of ways they could go for the next Test

Captaincy styles: Virat Kohli is 'in your face', Ajinkya Rahane 'calm and composed' - Ravi Shastri

R Ashwin points to the stand-in captain's calming influence for giving the team stability at the MCG

Joe Burns dropped for final two Tests; David Warner, Will Pucovski included in squad

"Joe's returns haven't been what he or the selectors would like or what we consider he is capable of"

Mark Boucher: Kagiso Rabada not a guaranteed starter in Johannesburg

South Africa coach concerned about workloads with Rabada having not played a Test since January

Sydney Covid-19 spike raises SCG Test crowd doubts

CA and NSW health officials remain committed to the third Test taking place in Sydney

Fawad Alam and Mohammad Rizwan resist after Trent Boult gets Azhar Ali early

New Zealand need six wickets to win the first Test, Pakistan need to survive two sessions to save it

Kyle Jamieson handed fine, demerit point after wayward throw at Faheem Ashraf

The incident occurred during Pakistan's first innings at Mount Maunganui

England to bring in dedicated mental health and wellbeing support

ECB seeks permanent staff member with player welfare brief

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Dimuth Karunaratne: Sri Lanka 'could have dominated' but for injuries

"Never faced a situation like this," says Sri Lanka captain after losing three members of six-man attack

Jason Holder, Kieron Pollard, Shimron Hetmyer among ten West Indies players to pull out of Bangladesh tour

Fabian Allen and Shane Dowrich were unavailable because of personal reasons

South Africa savour victory over Sri Lanka like one of their best

Hosts have won more competitive Test matches against more competitive teams

Hales, Green lead the charge as Thunder overwhelm Stars

The spinner picked up four wickets after the batsman had hammered 71 off 29 to set up a dominating win

Wiaan Mulder, Lutho Sipamla impress as South Africa bowlers seal innings win

Half-centuries for Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga can't prevent heavy loss

Hobart Hurricanes vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 20 of BBL 2020-21

'I'd like to continue to play' - Tim Southee turns to James Anderson and Ross Taylor for inspiration

New Zealand quick becomes third from his country, after Hadlee and Vettori, to pick up 300 Test wickets

Sydney Cricket Ground retains third Test in spite of Covid doubts

The decision preserves more than a century of unbroken summers with Test cricket at the SCG

Former New Zealand batsman John Reid dies aged 64

The left-hand batsman scored 1296 Test runs at an average of 46.28

Jason Holder launches Sydney Sixers to another thrilling victory

Kane Richardson was outstanding for the Renegades but it did not prove enough

Wiaan Mulder leads the way as South Africa close in on victory

South Africa claimed five wickets during the morning session to move to the brink of an innings win

Unwanted history brings David Warner, Will Pucovski into the frame for Australia

It's been 32 years since Australia have been pinned down so expertly by tourists, and their captain wants clearer plans from his batsmen

New South Africa lockdown won't affect Sri Lanka series

Country moved into level three restrictions but international sport still allowed to take place

Ravi Shastri: India's MCG triumph is one of the great comebacks in Test history

Head coach heaps praise on captain Rahane's influence

Tim Paine queries DRS verdict with umpires

The decision was made based on a Snicko spike after there was no mark on HotSpot - which fits protocol, but Paine felt the decision was made in haste

Tim Paine: We played poor, sloppy cricket for the majority of the match

Australia have been bowled out for 191, 195 and 200 in three of their four innings so far this series

As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 4th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the Australia-India Test from Melbourne

Sam Billings embracing the challenges of cricket in the Covid era

The England batsman found career-best form during the home season, but for a variety of reasons has not played much since

Tom Blundell and Tom Latham dominate as New Zealand lead nears 300

With the pitch flattening out significantly, there will be plenty of interest around when the hosts will declare

Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 4th day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour as the second Test heads for a conclusion

Arthur: With hindsight we would have pulled some of our quicks out of LPL

Sri Lanka head coach on his side's injury crisis and the difficulty of conditioning players for Test cricket

Monday, December 28, 2020

'I've batted better' - Faf du Plessis on 199 against injury-hit Sri Lanka

After tough summer last year, batsman just wants to show he can still improve

Wagner: Unless they carry me off on a stretcher, I'll be doing all I can

Quick looks back on 'toughest day of Test cricket' after bowling through the day with a fractured toe

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy-team suggestions for Match No. 19 of BBL 2020-21

Mickey Arthur keen for ICC to discuss injury subs after Sri Lanka's absentee list grows

Lahiru Kumara forced off the field as tourists' injury problems continue in Centurion

Phil Salt and Rashid Khan help Adelaide Strikers bring down Perth Scorchers

Alex Carey's side goes top of the table after big 71-run win at home

Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Sixers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy picks for Match No. 18 of BBL 2020-21

'Back where we started' after Mohammad Rizwan-Faheem Ashraf stand - Younis Khan

Faheem Ashraf "the potential to become the allrounder we need," says Pakistan batting coach

Faf du Plessis' unbeaten century tightens South Africa's grip

Temba Bavuma left to rue strange dismissal after walking on 71

Kagiso Rabada returns to South Africa Test squad

Seamer has recovered from groin strain that ruled him out of Boxing Day Test

Jonty Rhodes takes the T10 route, from Sweden to Abu Dhabi

Former South Africa cricketer will be the head coach of Pune Devils in the Abu Dhabi T10 league

Tim Paine dismissal controversy - Matthew Wade asks for DRS to be consistent

The decision was made based on a Snicko spike after there was no mark on Hot Spot, which is the correct protocol

Australia vs India, 2nd Test, 3rd day: As it happened

Updates, analysis and colour from the third day in Melbourne

Imran Tahir pulls out of BBL for personal reasons

Veteran legspinner won't play for the Renegades after electing to stay on in South Africa

Umesh Yadav injures calf muscle and taken for scans

He walked off with a strain in the middle of his fourth over

Johnny Mullagh belatedly inducted to Australian Hall of Fame

Mullagh was the outstanding member of the Aboriginal team that toured England in 1868

Neil Wagner bowls on despite fractured toe

The left-arm quick bowled four overs in the morning session today

Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee leave Pakistan in disarray

The visitors lost four wickets while scoring just 32 runs in the first session of day three

Kyle Jamieson and Tim Southee leave Pakistan in disarray

The visitors lost four wickets while scoring just 32 runs in the first session of day three

Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 3rd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour on the third day in Melbourne

Dasun Shanaka's toil exemplifies Sri Lanka's 'big ask' amid bowlers' injuries

Allrounder gets through 16.5 overs on second day in absence of Kasun Rajitha and Dhananjaya de Silva

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Women's T20 Challenge 2020 logs 'record-breaking viewership', 147% rise in viewing minutes

"It's an encouraging sign because it could lead to an influx of money and more sponsor interest"

Dean Elgar: Fast scoring is not a true reflection of Centurion conditions

Run rates in excess of four an over, but opener still anticipates tough battle in fourth innings

South Africa seize their moment but long waits for glory aren't over yet

Depleted Sri Lanka attack made to toil after circumstances conspire against them

Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 17 of the 2020-21 Big Bash League

Lewis Gregory, James Bazley shine as Heat down Hurricanes

While Gregory destroyed a vaunted top order, Bazley held his nerve to steer the team home after a collapse

Shubman Gill: The way I got out made me feel very bad

Debutant opener says practising against India's bowlers in the nets made him better prepared for Test cricket

Aiden Markram, Dean Elgar make inroads into Sri Lanka's 396 as visitors' injuries mount

Another injury to Sri Lanka's attack leaves options threadbare

As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day

All the big moments from the second day of the Boxing Day Test, dissected

Dhananjaya de Silva suffers 'grade 2 tear', to play no further part in South Africa Tests

He suffered the injury while batting on 79 on the opening day of the two-Test series

David Warner remains doubtful for third Test against India

The opener is batting without problems but it his overall mobility that remains an issue after the groin injury

Naseem Shah and Yasir Shah keep Pakistan in the game after Williamson's 23rd ton

At lunch, New Zealand were 301 for 5 with Watling and Santner at the crease

Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 2nd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour as the second Test develops

Dhananjaya de Silva doubtful for rest of series after retiring hurt

Allrounder left the field after soft-tissue injury and could miss two-three weeks

Dinesh Chandimal credits Hashim Amla after banishing South Africa demons

Batsman averaged 14 in Sri Lanka's 2016-17 tour and was left out for 2018-19 series

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Wiaan Mulder rues 'a few freebies' as Sri Lanka fly out of the blocks at Centurion

Seamer backs bowlers to improve after chastening opening day against Sri Lanka

Daniel Hughes' 96 trumps Glenn Maxwell, Nicholas Pooran knocks in thriller

The final over of the chase included ample drama, as the Sixers got home with a ball to spare

Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 16 of BBL 2020-21

Shaheen Afridi '100% frustrated' by Pakistan's missed chances

"It's disappointing when you drop catches, and we didn't take the review on Williamson"

Bumrah: 'Unfortunate' that neutral umpires can't travel for Tests

Bumrah was asked about neutral umpires in the wake of the Tim Paine run-out call

Thunder youngsters Davies and Sangha shine as Renegades lose by 129 runs

The Thunder put on the highest team total of BBL 10 while the Renegades were all out for a sub-100 score for the second time in three games

'Felt a little bit like my 100th Test' - Ross Taylor becomes New Zealand's most-capped international

The veteran batsman walked in at 13 for 2 against Pakistan and scored a crucial 70

Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of New Zealand tour

Shadab Khan will also miss the upcoming home series against South Africa in January-February

Marnus Labuschagne laments 'innocuous dismissals' of set batsmen

"We've certainly showed last game no matter how many you have you're in the game"

Chris Lynn out for next six matches with hamstring strain

Brisbane Heat captain will target a return on January 14 against Melbourne Renegades

Wanindu Hasaranga, Lutho Sipamla make Test debuts as Sri Lanka bat first at Centurion

Sri Lanka won 2-0 on last Test tour of South Africa but face stiff test on Highveld

As it happened: Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the Boxing Day Test

South Africa to 'raise our fists' in support of BLM at start of Boxing Day Test

The team had not taken a knee, or made any other gesture, when they returned to international cricket last month

Aaron Summers set to be first Australian to play Pakistan domestic cricket

Fast bowler will play for Southern Punjab in the 2021 One-Day Cup, which begins on January 8

Live report - Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Melbourne, 1st day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour throughout the opening day of the second Test

Pakistan bowl, New Zealand pick Mitchell Santner ahead of Daryl Mitchell

Pakistan have gone in with four quicks and the legspinner Yasir Shah

Robin Jackman, former England seamer and broadcaster, dies aged 75

Bowler played four Tests for England in 1981-82, before moving into TV commentary

Friday, December 25, 2020

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd Test Day 1 live match at 5:00 AM IST on December 26, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd Test live match at 5.00 AM IST on December 26, 2020

John Edrich, the former England opener, dies aged 83

Edrich played 77 Tests between 1963 and 1976, most often as a fearless left-handed opener

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 15th game in BBL 2020-21

Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 14 of the 2020-21 Big Bash League

Rahane on bouncing back from 36 all out: 'We have got to back our basics, back our plans'

Rahane says he had a conversation with Kohli after running him out in Adelaide

Australia eye unassailable lead against unsettled India

Without Kohli, an unsettled opening pair, and a stand-in captain, India are now comparable to the 2018-19 Australian team

Australia vs India, 2nd Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the second Test between Australia and India

Gill and Siraj to debut in Boxing Day Test against Australia

Coming back into the side were allrounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant

Pakistan look to Abbas and company to trouble New Zealand

If the batting can back up the bowling, the visitors can make this a fabulously exciting series

Armed with a stronger seam attack, Sri Lanka look to beat the odds again

On their last tour to SA, they became the first Asian side to win a Test series in the country

Wade and Green look to leave stamp on series as Warner return looms

Wade will be after a strong display either to hang on to his opener's spot or return to the middle-order berth currently occupied by Green

BLM: SA players to make anti-racism gesture during Boxing Day Test

"We've had a lot of discussions about this and the guys have come up with a meaningful gesture," says Boucher

Should South Africa go short at SL's batsmen? Nortje isn't sure

With Ngidi and Stuurman nursing niggles, Nortje could have a big role to play with the new ball

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla, Debasis Mohanty appointed to India's selection panel

The trio join Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh in the five-man panel, with Sharma set to be chairman

Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"

Captain acknowledges pressure of switching formats and conditions for his squad, and of no cricket for himself

Karunaratne on matching South Africa's seam bowling - "We're about equal if you look at pace"

Captain acknowledges pressure of switching formats and conditions for his squad, and of no cricket for himself

Ranji Trophy not yet ruled out, Ganguly keen

Board to seek views of states during SMA on conducting further domestic tournaments

Mujeeb Ur Rahman returns to Middlesex for 2021 T20 Blast

Afghanistan spinner re-signs after helping Middlesex to quarter-finals in 2019

BCCI approves 10-team IPL from 2022 at AGM in Ahmedabad

The decision was ratified by the BCCI's general body comprising the state associations

Agarkar, Mongia and Kuruvilla in the fray as process to fill vacant India selectors' spots begins

There are three spots to be filled in the five-man committee that currently includes Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh

Kane Williamson's wishlist - Christmas at home and Boxing day fanfare

Work usually takes the New Zealand captain away from his family during the holidays, but this time it's all different

Sydney holds onto third Test as Cricket Australia plays waiting game

Cricket Australia gives New South Wales more time to handle its unfolding covid-19 outbreak

Cummins, Paine's 'huge shift' in understanding racism

Australia's Test captain, vice-captain on how BLM has opened up their world around sensitive issues

England players exempt from quarantine, in spite of South Africa Covid mutation

ECB respond to latest government advice after update from health secretary

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Strikers survive Jimmy Peirson blitz in cliffhanger to snare two-run win

Stand-in captain Peirson's quickfire 69 was in vain as Strikers defended 17 off the last two overs

Players' commercial rights - FICA begins legal proceedings against ICC as impasse continues

ICC "haven't been interested in working with us on a fair outcome," says players' body chief executive

Ten-team IPL from 2022?

The BCCI is expected to take a final call during its annual general meeting on Thursday

Tim Southee, Tim Seifert achieve career-best T20I rankings after series win over Pakistan

From the losing side, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi make gains

Shadab Khan out of first New Zealand Test with thigh injury

He will have scans in Tauranga on Thursday

Nathan Lyon has 'a couple more things up our sleeve' to test Cheteshwar Pujara

"It's one of India's tactics to come at me, which is totally fine, I'm pretty used to having guys come after me"

Bishan Singh Bedi to DDCA: Remove my name from Kotla stand, cancel my membership

Email to association president comes after decision to install statue of ex-president Arun Jaitley

Dual Sydney Tests among CA's contingency scenarios

There's now a possibility the Gabba may not host any Test this series

David Warner ruled out of Boxing Day Test

The opener has not recovered from injury but also can't enter Australia's biosecure hub alongside Sean Abbott

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Beuran Hendricks, Keegan Petersen withdrawn from South Africa Test squad

Neither player entered tour bubble ahead of Sri Lanka series after two Covid positives detected

Misbah-ul-Haq 'hopeful' Babar Azam will be fit for Christchurch Test

"He started gripping the bat today and practicing with a tennis ball"

Debutant Ollie Davies and returning Adam Milne play key roles in Sydney Thunder win

The experience of Callum Ferguson guided the Thunder over the line

Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 13 of BBL 2020-21

Suresh Raina arrested - and let out on bail - for flouting Covid-19 rules

Was arrested by the Mumbai Police in the early hours of Tuesday at a club in Mumbai

Sri Lanka worried about new Covid-19 strain, but England tour likely to be on schedule

SLC's medical staff expected to have discussions with their ECB counterparts on Tuesday

India women remain in limbo as BCCI looks set to postpone Australia tour

"If a bio-bubble can be created for the England men's team, they can do it for a women's team also" - Shanta Rangaswamy

Waqar Younis given leave after Boxing Day Test to be with family

Pakistan bowling coach will rejoin the team by Jan 17 to prepare for the South Africa series

Pakistan bowl, bringing in Talat, Ahmed and Hasnain

New Zealand, meanwhile, were unchanged as they look to wrap up the series 3-0

Alex Carey, Harry Conway and Nic Maddinson hit by Queensland's border restrictions

The Adelaide Strikers pair are unavailable to face Brisbane Heat due to restrictions on anyone who has been in Greater Sydney since December 9

David Warner unlikely for Boxing Day, big selection call likely in New Year

It is looking as though Australia will have an unchanged side for the second Test

Steven Smith not Australia's only captaincy candidate - Earl Eddings

Tim Paine's form and Australia's success means a decision now appears some way off for the CA board

Monday, December 21, 2020

Ajaz Patel left out for Pakistan Tests as Mitchell Santner retains his place

Patel's lack of game-time a "concern for the selectors," says coach Stead

Bangladesh selectors confident of players' switch to ODIs for West Indies series

Coaches Toby Radford and Russell Domingo, meanwhile, want young players to develop before being pushed to international cricket

Quinton de Kock wants Test captaincy only as a short-term role

Reveals he agreed to be Test captain on the condition that the selectors would be on the look out for someone else

Rudderless Pakistan eye revival of lost T20I prowess as New Zealand gun for clean sweep

Can Pakistan mount an ad hoc defence for respectability in the third and final T20I in Napier?

Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 12 of BBL 2020-21

CSA's interim board expresses concern over SA team's response to BLM movement

Chairman writes to Smith and Boucher saying South Africans should show "the world that all of us are together in opposing racism at every turn"

Jacques Kallis named as England batting consultant for Sri Lanka Test tour

ECB insists tour plans continue "as normal" in spite of raft of travel measures against UK

Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first Test; Mohammad Rizwan named captain

The duo is yet to recover from their thumb injuries

Tim Seifert: Playing 360 degrees can sometimes be a downfall

Versatile batsman explains importance of "standing still and reacting, to go for the right option at the right time"

The one shot that made all the difference for Joe Burns

The Australia opener emerged from a form slump with a half-century to secure victory

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Dan Christian's 15-ball fifty supercharges Sydney Sixers

The Sixers plundered 125 off their last 10 overs following a superb opening spell from Dan Worrall

Shami out of rest of Australia Test series with fractured forearm

Fast bowler sustained injury while batting on day three in Adelaide

Josh Hazlewood breaks into top five, Virat Kohli narrows gap at the top with Steven Smith

R Ashwin is now the top-ranked Indian bowler and the only spinner in the top ten

M Vijay to skip Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy because of 'personal reasons'

All the news snippets in the run-up to the 2020-21 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Unchanged Pakistan bat, New Zealand welcome back Williamson, Boult and Southee

The visitors need to win this game to push the series to a decider

Sydney and Brisbane Test switch among Cricket Australia contingency plans

The Covid-19 outbreak in Sydney has put the third Test in the city in doubt

Cricket Australia chairman: No compromises on safety for South Africa tour

Earl Eddings admitted there are challenges dealing with CSA due to the state of the game in the country

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Kane Williamson shifts focus back to cricket after 'incredibly special' week at home

"It's great to be back in the fold as a player and try to build on the good work that the guys have been doing"

Shahid Afridi renews ties with Qalandars franchise in Abu Dhabi T10 league

The Pakistani allrounder will be the icon player for the franchise

Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 11 of BBL 2020-21

New dad Kane Williamson returns as New Zealand look to sew up T20I series

Boult, Southee also back in the T20I side while Santner gets a break

'Stunned' Josh Hazlewood lauds Pat Cummins, Australia's 'calmness' after Adelaide hurricane

'We thrive on those situations when we're a little bit behind and it's up to us to change the momentum of the game'

India await Mohammed Shami's scan results after painful blow to right forearm

Shami was forced to retire hurt and went for scans after the game

Shell-shocked Virat Kohli says India 'didn't have enough intent'

"It is very hard to find words to express how everyone is feeling in the change room"

Tim Paine lauds Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, but Australia didn't play 'anywhere near our best'

"I thought both attacks have the ability to take quick wickets - I didn't think they'd be coming that quick"

As it happened: Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 3rd day

Updates, analysis and colour on the crucial third day

Wellington's 14-year-old legspinner Kate Chandler bags List A five-for

Chandler's 5 for 41 helped Wellington beat Canterbury in NZC women's domestic one-dayer

Sydney Covid-19 outbreak - David Warner, Sean Abbott to be flown into Melbourne early

The northern beaches cluster has grown to 38 cases, forcing a lockdown of the region by the NSW government

Mohammad Wasim named Pakistan's chief selector

His first assignment will be picking the side for home series against South Africa next month

India's lowest Test score - how Virat Kohli & Co crumbled to 36 all out

From looking like favourites to win the Adelaide Test, India crumbled spectacularly on day three

Ben McDermott, Scott Boland set up thumping win for Hobart Hurricanes

Renegades made a mess of the last seven overs after Harper and Rossouw's 113-run stand had them poised to post a total in excess of 170

Live report - Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 3rd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour on the crucial third day

Friday, December 18, 2020

'Felt like I was making my debut again' - Ashwin relishes return to Test cricket

"I didn't imagine it sometime back that we would we playing Tests again with what was happening around us"

Mahmudullah 70 leads Gemcon Khulna to Bangabandhu T20 Cup title

Shohidul Islam overcomes personal grief to hold nerve with the ball in tournament's final over

Raynard van Tonder and Lutho Sipamla earn maiden Test call-ups for Sri Lanka series

Dwaine Pretorius cleared to join the squad, which has now been expanded to 19

Shadab Khan rues Pakistan's poor powerplay batting, lauds 'very good' Jacob Duffy

Pakistan lost their top four in the first six overs, with debutant Duffy taking three of those wickets

As it happened: Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 2

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide

As it happened: Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 2

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide

Shaun Marsh: 'Probably wasn't expecting' a phone call for Adelaide recall

Though he hasn't retired yet, Marsh concedes that his international days are over

Pakistan bat first, New Zealand hand debut to Jacob Duffy

Both teams have new captains in the absence of the regulars - Mitchell Santner for NZ and Shadab Khan for Pakistan

Live report - Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 2

Join us for updates, analysis and colour throughout the day

Cricket Australia on alert after Sydney Covid-19 outbreak

Border restrictions are being tightened to NSW but CA are not going to rush into making a decision on any changes to the series

Final round of South Africa's domestic fixtures postponed to 2021 due to Covid-19

The postponement is the third major incident to affect domestic cricket this summer

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Central Punjab win third straight game; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extend lead

Despite a draw and conceding a first-innings lead, Northern held on to second place in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Amit Pagnis appointed Mumbai coach for 2020-21 domestic season

Former Mumbai and Railways batsman takes over from Vinayak Samant

Dav Whatmore appointed Nepal head coach with eye on 2022 T20 World Cup

Whatmore has also previously coached Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe

South Africa face first Test selection headache amid domestic Covid-19 scare

Availability of 10 squad members for Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka is in doubt

"Not even receiving grade D player's salary" - Mohammad Salahuddin on coaches' salaries

Former assistant coach with Bangladesh says he wouldn't encourage current players to become coaches due to the money on offer

Cheteshwar Pujara concedes dominant position lost, says Test evenly poised

India's No.3 says there are no regrets about adopting a caution-first strategy at the start of the day

Wanindu Hasaranga included in Sri Lanka's Test squad for South Africa tour

Sri Lanka name 21-man squad, with their full array of quicks to choose from

ECB set to ramp up Hundred promotion in the new year

Southern Brave retain 12 more players to join Archer, Shrubsole, Taylor

Glenn Phillips prepared to 'roll with it' and do 'whatever the team needs'

"If I stick to my game-plan, it'll best suit the team in whatever situation we're in"

As it happened: Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, day 1

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first Test in Adelaide

Run fest on the cards as inexperienced New Zealand face Babar-less Pakistan

Both sides will be led by captains who are new to the role in Mitchell Santner and Shadab Khan

Gloucestershire sign Daniel Worrall as all-formats overseas player for 2021

South Australia seamer has had two brief stints at the club in the past

Mohammad Amir retires from international cricket

"He has no desires or intensions of playing international cricket," a PCB statement said

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2020-21: Teams divided into six groups, Ahmedabad to host knockouts

The league stage will be held in six biosecure venues: Bengaluru, Kolkata, Vadodara, Indore, Mumbai and Chennai

Three-group County Championship fixtures unveiled by ECB

Bob Willis Trophy final to be staged in late September as counties plan for 14-match campaign

Live report: Australia vs India, 1st Test, Adelaide, 1st day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the opening day of the series in Adelaide

ECB step up coaching recruitments for England men's squads

Adverts for batting, pace-bowling and spin coaches unveiled after short-term appointments in 2020

Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera fire Stallions to inaugural LPL title

The captain blasted 39 off 14 balls while Malik turned in an all-round show in a comprehensive win against Galle Gladiators

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Van Tonder's double-hundred, Verreynne 97 highlight fifth round

Glenton Stuurman pushed his case for a Test call-up following wickets with the new ball

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 1st Test Day 1 live match at 8:30 AM IST on December 17, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 1st Test live match at 8.30 AM IST on December 17, 2020

Paul Farbrace set for T10 coaching role with Bangla Tigers

Andy Flower will take over from Stephen Fleming at Delhi Bulls, with Dwayne Bravo joining him

Rain leaves points shared after Ashton Turner's sixes onslaught

Liam Hatcher and Nic Maddinson twice turned things around in the field for the Stars who were then left a tough six-over target

For Virat Kohli, it will be about 'high-voltage cricket' but no 'unnecessary tension'

"We understand that we are contributing to a larger cause, and the quality of cricket has to stand out"

Australia vs India, 1st Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the first Test between Australia and India

What will Pakistan do without Babar Azam?

As Babar Azam's prowess has increased, so has his side's tendency to rely heavily on him

Mohammad Nabi joins Northamptonshire for 2021 T20 Blast

Afghanistan allrounder signing a coup as Northants seek to boost middle order

Migael Pretorius called up to bolster South Africa pace attack for Sri Lanka Tests

Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius have "not yet been medically cleared" to play

Virat Kohli: My 'personality' is a 'representation' of 'new India'

Greg Chappell had recently called Kohli the "most Australian non-Australian cricketer of all time"

Australia's next superstar? Get to know Cameron Green

A first-class batting of average of 55 and bowling average 21 - the Western Australia allrounder has the makings of an outstanding cricketer

India name Prithvi Shaw, Wriddhiman Saha, R Ashwin, Umesh Yadav in XI for first Test

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were left out of the day-night Test

Zimbabwe to host ODI World Cup qualifiers in June-July 2023

ICC announces "new-look calendar" to make up for postponements caused by Covid-19 pandemic

Top order troubles for both sides as Australia aim to continue pink-ball dominance

The pink ball is a menace to openers, and both teams will have new faces at the top

Ferguson out for six weeks with stress fracture to his back

Coach Gary Stead hopeful the pacer would return to the side before the end of the season

Latest Australian domestic season to end on April 30, Sheffield Shield trimmed by one round

State squad depth could be severely tested by Australia's international tours while there may be a considerable overlap with IPL

Australia lean towards Joe Burns' continuity, Matthew Wade firms to open

Tim Paine confident over Steven Smith and Cameron Green is on course to make his debut

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

West Indies to tour Bangladesh in January for three ODIs, two Tests

The visitors will arrive in Dhaka on January 10 and are likely to do in-room quarantine for the first three days

Rejuvenated Galle Gladiators look to find a way past Wanindu Hasaranga

Stallions' legspinner has excelled with his googlies, taking 16 wickets at an economy rate of 5.27

Tom Moody returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad, this time as director of cricket

Trevor Bayliss will continue to be the team's head coach in the IPL

Haris Rauf focused on pace and not losing his 'natural' aggression

"New Zealand is a good team playing at home, but you will see a competitive series"

Peter Siddle's five-for, Jake Weatherald and Alex Carey's half-centuries give Adelaide Strikers easy win

The game also saw both sides using the X-Factor substitute for the first time in the tournament

Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Stallions, final LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy-team suggestions for the final of LPL 2020

Yuvraj Singh named in Punjab's 30-man probables' list for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Since Yuvraj has played in overseas leagues, the BCCI has to clear him to participate in the T20 tournament

Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 9 of BBL 2020-21

Danny Briggs and Johan Botha first players subbed out under BBL X-factor rule

Adelaide Strikers brought in Matt Short and Hobart Hurricanes opted for Mac Wright

Dilbar Hussain set to miss majority of BBL due to hamstring injury

The pace bowler has been ruled out of Melbourne Stars' campaign for up to six weeks

'Those 40-50 minutes…' - Ajinkya Rahane focused on getting the twilight game right

Unlike with the red ball, the pace of pink ball goes up when the lights come on, says the India vice-captain

Sams credits Ponting's advice for batting boost

The lower-order hitter made a stunning half-century to lead Sydney Thunder to victory over Brisbane Heat

Chris Lynn, Dan Lawrence and Brisbane Heat fined for Covid-19 breach

The pair came in close contact with the public and caught a taxi which breaks CA's protocols for the BBL hub

Steven Smith absent for Australia net session after tweaking back

A CA spokesman said Smith was having a rubdown on a sore back

Shakib to miss Bangabandhu T20 final for family reasons

He is flying to the US on Tuesday night to be with ailing father-in-law

Mushfiqur Rahim apologises to Nasum Ahmed for misbehaving on the field

The Beximco Dhaka captain had threatened to throw a punch at his team-mate after a light collision while going for a catch

Colin de Grandhomme out of Pakistan Tests; Kane Williamson expected for second T20I

Ajaz Patel could be in contention for the Pakistan Test series after recovering from a calf injury

ICC announce schedule for 2022 Women's ODI World Cup

Eight of the best teams in women's cricket will do battle from March 4 to April 3 to decide the new champion

March court date for Channel Seven in case against Cricket Australia

The television network is claiming the summer schedule was flicked around at the behest of the BCCI

Australia pace bowler Eric Freeman dies aged 76

Freeman played 11 times for Australia and also had the distinction of scoring his first Test runs with a six

Cameron Green will make Test debut if he passes concussion protocols

Coach Justin Langer will assess Joe Burns over the next couple of days and Matthew Wade appears an option to open

Gavaskar on increased concussion incidents: 'Front press' the reason for getting hit on helmet

Playing more "back and across" a safer way for batsmen to succeed on the bouncy pitches in Australia, says the former India captain

Gill as opener, Pant as keeper - Gavaskar, Border give their views on India's XI

The former players, after whom the trophy is named, feel Prithvi Shaw is playing 'too many' shots at the start

Monday, December 14, 2020

Benny Howell to remain with Melbourne Renegades after 'rollercoaster' first weekend

Allrounder's fortunes mirrored team in the Renegades' opening two games

Singapore promoted to global qualifier for 2022 T20 World Cup

Hong Kong will be demoted down to the regional qualifiers

Shahid Mahmood, first Pakistani player to take ten wickets in an innings, dies aged 81

He played one Test as an opener on the tour of England in 1962

Jahurul Islam, Mashrafe Mortaza power Gemcon Khulna into final

Islam struck a 51-ball 80 before Mortaza claimed his maiden five-for in T20 cricket

Cricket South Africa's acting CEO suspended amid disciplinary proceedings

Kugandrie Govender suspended; Pholetsi Moseki becomes third acting CEO of 2020

Daniel Sams' stunning all-round show carries Sydney Thunder to victory

His effort trumped a fine all-round performance from Jack Wildermuth for the Heat

Bowlers, Yasir Ali help Beximco Dhaka win Eliminator, stay alive in Bangabandhu T20 Cup

Fortune Barishal fall nine runs short despite counter-attacking 55 from Afif Hossain

Injured Angelo Mathews likely to miss South Africa tour

The allrounder sustained a hamstring injury during the LPL semi-final on Sunday

Justin Langer has 'fingers crossed' that Cameron Green will be available for Test debut

Allrounder was subbed out of Australia A game due to concussion scare

Angelo Mathews calls for IPL-style playoff structure in LPL

Colombo captain disappointed to exit tournament after his side had topped the league phase

Shubman Gill: India have 'plenty of moves' for Australia's chin music

The young batsman has emerged as a contender to open the batting with Mayank Agarwal in the first Test

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 8 of BBL 2020-21

Titans vs Dolphins called off after Dolphins player tests Covid-19 positive

Six players in the match are part of the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka Test series starting December 26

Pakistan women to tour South Africa in January 2021

Teams scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is in the KwaZulu-Natal province

Excited about possibility of playing WTC final, but focused on Pakistan - Tom Latham

Plunket Shield at start of the season was "great for the guys to get into that mode of the longer form", says Latham

World Test Championship - New Zealand put pressure on India as race to Lord's final heats up

If New Zealand also sweep Pakistan, India will need at least four wins and three draws in eight Tests against Australia and England

Chris Lynn, Dan Lawrence investigated for Covid-19 protocol breach in BBL

Still permitted to play, Lynn and Lawrence will need to prepare separately from the rest of the two teams

If players can travel and quarantine, why can't umpires, asks Jason Holder

"Even if it's a case where you get a home and an opposing umpire then I think that's fair"

Jason Holder 'looking to make use of every opportunity' after pay cuts as bubble life continues

Holder has been in biosecure bubbles since June and his next destinations are Australia and Bangladesh

Prithvi Shaw or Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant or Wriddhiman Saha - pick your India XI for first Test

And who will accompany Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami in the bowling department?

Moises Henriques added to Australia's squad for first Test, Sean Abbott ruled out

Abbott is expected to join the squad for the second Test in Melbourne

World Test Championship - New Zealand put pressure on India as race to Lord's final heats up

If New Zealand also sweep Pakistan, India will need at least four wins in eight Tests against Australia and England

Mitchell Starc's boots made to have Nathan Lyon's victims walking

Starc's bowling will provide Lyon with ample rough stuff outside the right-handers' off stump, a key consideration given India lack the left-handers he has feasted on of late

Tim Southee and Neil Wagner wrap up 2-0 series win for New Zealand

Joshua da Silva's debut half-century gave West Indies a positive takeaway from a difficult tour

Dhananjaya Lakshan's all-round show puts Galle in final

Daniel Bell-Drummond's 70 in vain for Colombo Kings

Stallions look to Thisara Perera for inspiration, but momentum with Dasun Shanka's Viiking

Dambulla will count on their batting depth to combat Jaffna's well-rounded attack

Sunday, December 13, 2020

'LPL vital for Sri Lanka cricket's future' - Dasun Shanaka

The allrounder has been a regular advocate of Sri Lanka having it's own T20 league

Joe Denly joins Brisbane Heat as Tom Banton's replacement for BBL

Overlooked for England's Test tour of Sri Lanka, Denly will link up with Heat in early January

Australia's opener conundrum deepens as Burns fades

David Warner and Will Pucovski will both miss the first Test while Joe Burns has struggled for form

Hanuma Vihari: The challenge with the pink ball is during twilight, under floodlights

The batsman said Kohli and Pujara - who didn't play the pink-ball warm-up against Australia A - have been practising in the nets

Faiz Fazal, Parvez Rasool prefer Mushtaq Ali T20; Jalaj Saxena, Abhimanyu Easwaran want Ranji Trophy

Priyank Panchal, though, has "no preference" among domestic cricketers ESPNcricinfo spoke to

Dambulla Viiking vs Jaffna Stallions, 2nd semi-final LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy-team suggestions for the second semi-final of LPL 2020

Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy-team predictions for the BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to start January 10, doubts over Ranji Trophy

The prospects of the Ranji Trophy not happening for the first time have become real

Josh Philippe shines with 95 before Melbourne Renegades' embarrassing collapse

The Renegades folded for 60 after the defending champions had taken 130 off their last 10 overs

Kuldeep Yadav backs spin for pink-ball Test: 'Difficult to read spinners at night'

The wristspinner on how spin-bowling variations under lights can help the visitors, and his learnings from Shane Warne

Indians learn tough lessons as McDermott and Wildermuth hit hundreds

The pink ball gets soft quickly and once that happens, run-scoring becomes easy

2022 Under-19 men's World Cup qualifying events set to begin in June 2021

Qualifiers for the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup will kick off in August next year

'No rush to get back to Lord's but...' - Trent Boult tempted by World Test Championship final

Australia and India hold a sizeable lead, but New Zealand could still push them

D'Arcy Short takes down Rashid Khan and then top-order collapse costs Adelaide Strikers

A last-wicket stand of 61 between Dan Worrall and Danny Briggs made the Hurricanes nervous

Babar Azam ruled out of T20Is against New Zealand

Pakistan captain suffered a broken thumb at training on Sunday

Boult strikes twice after New Zealand enforce follow-on

Tim Southee completed a five-for earlier in the morning to wrap up a 329-run lead

Joe Burns faces crucial day: 'There is some pressure on him,' says Chris Rogers

The incumbent Test opener has just 61 runs in eight innings this season

Tamim Iqbal to undergo tests after falling ill during Bangabandhu T20 Cup

"I was feeling very weak," Iqbal posted on his official Facebook page

Red-hot Danushka Gunathilaka stands between Colombo Kings and final

Kings won six of their eight matches and will go in as firm favourites, while the Gladiators won just two

Saturday, December 12, 2020

'Never seen' such T20 consistency as Gunathilaka's - Rajapaksa

The left-handed opener leads the LPL run charts by 173 runs

Colombo Kings vs Galle Gladiators, 1st semi-final, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the first semi-final of LPL 2020

Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant tons set up Indians' victory push

Mayank Agarwal and Shubman Gill stroke fifties as Indians stretch lead to 472

Melbourne Renegades start strong after bowlers, Shaun Marsh fire

Josh Lalor and Peter Hatzoglou shine on debut for Renegades as Scorchers slump to seven-wicket defeat

Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 5 of BBL 2020-21

Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 6 of BBL 2020-21

BCCI: Rohit Sharma 'clinically fit' but must work on his endurance while in quarantine

The senior batsman has been given a detailed training programme for his 14 days of quarantine in Sydney

Soumya, Liton, Nahidul set up Chattogram for qualifier face-off against Khulna

Onus on Fortune Barishal to win their last game, against Beximco Dhaka later in the evening, to make the playoffs

Conflict of interest notice against N Srinivasan's daughter Rupa Gurunath

BCCI ethics officer asks the TNCA president to respond by December 24

Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa lead Melbourne Stars to second big win in two days

Callum Ferguson's half-century and good spells from Daniel Sams and Tanveer Sangha go in vain for Sydney Thunder

Kyle Jamieson: Fortunate to play in the same era as New Zealand's greatest quicks

'What Tim and Trent and Wags have done in the last eight-ten years is nothing short of world-class'

Mujeeb Ur Rahman links up with Brisbane Heat after Covid recovery

The offspinner tested positive during quarantine in Queensland but could appear as soon as Monday

Concussion rules Will Pucovski out of Adelaide Test; Marcus Harris named replacement

Pucovski suffered concussion when struck on the helmet late in the Australia A match against the Indians at Drummoyne Oval

Match highlights - Australia A vs Indians

Join our live report for the second day's play from the SCG

Ross Taylor dropped for Pakistan T20Is; Lockie Ferguson out with injury

Kane Williamson and Trent Boult return to the T20I side; Jacob Duffy earns maiden New Zealand call-up

Henry Nicholls and Neil Wagner punish wayward West Indies

Wagner attacked the fast bowlers' predominantly short-ball attack to go to lunch on 48 off 33

Qais closed for Colombo Kings as Viikings are put to the sword

Six-hitting exploits seal stiff run-chase after impressive display with the ball too

Chris Wood receives suspended two-month ban for historic gambling offences

Hampshire left-arm seamer hopes to be an example to other gambling addicts

Ricky Skerritt: Selectors will 'not punish' Andre Russell for choosing LPL over New Zealand T20Is

CWI president clarifies "West Indies cricket is not at war with Andre Russell"

Nepal's Paras Khadka tests positive for Covid-19

Former captain says he's currently "under home isolation"

Friday, December 11, 2020

Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 4 in BBL 2020-21

Jos Buttler could miss at least two Tests against India as England rest multi-format players

Rotation policy opens door for Ben Foakes as wicketkeeper during part of four-match series

Misbah-ul-Haq: We 'considered pulling out of New Zealand tour'

He also said Pakistan would not use the quarantine period as an excuse if they lost the series

Joe Burns' woes continue as Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah shine with pink ball

Bumrah also scored an unbeaten 55 off 57 balls to rescue the Indians

Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer rested for England Test tour of Sri Lanka

Bairstow and Moeen return to squad for two-Test series in January

Nathan Coulter-Nile and Glenn Maxwell earn Melbourne Stars four points

Brisbane Heat go down by six wickets after being bowled out for paltry 125

Henry Nicholls makes the step up in Kane Williamson's absence

"More than a hundred, I needed to bat longer," he says after overcoming form slump

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 3 of BBL 2020-21

South Africa call up uncapped Sarel Erwee, Kyle Verreynne and Glenton Stuurman for Sri Lanka Tests

Kagiso Rabada and Dwaine Pretorius are carrying injuries, and were not considered for selection

Haris Rauf makes unexpected return to Melbourne Stars

A gap in the quick bowler's schedule has opened up to allow him to head to Australia

Cameron Green injury scare as allrounder struck on the head

The allrounder was struck by a powerful straight drive from Jasprit Bumrah

Quinton de Kock named South Africa Test captain for 2020-21 season

He will be in the Test role temporarily with a permanent appointee to be finalised in the coming months

Rohit Sharma clears fitness assessment, set to join India squad for last two Tests in Australia

Batsman is expected to fly out to Australia in the next day or two and serve the 14-day quarantine before being ready for action

Pat Cummins confident in Test preparation despite year-long gap

The fast bowler was rested during the limited-overs matches and is ready to hit his stride next week

Australia's opening dilemma: what are their options?

David Warner is ruled out, Will Pucovski has concussion and Joe Burns is badly short of runs

Andre Russell: 'Playing for West Indies comes first'

West Indies allrounder opens up on why he missed New Zealand T20Is and went to play Lanka Premier League

West Indies bowl and hand debuts to Joshua da Silva and Chemar Holder

Teams bowling first have won six and drawn one of the last seven Tests at the venue

West Indies bowl and hand debuts to Joshua da Silva and Chemar Holder

Teams bowling first have won six and drawn one of the last seven Tests at the venue

Danushka Gunathilaka's 94* seals Galle Gladiators' semi-final spot

Mohammad Amir and Nuwan Thushara set tone with new ball to knock Kandy Tuskers out

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Decision on Rohit Sharma for Australia Tests likely on Friday

NCA will submit final assessment on batsman to BCCI

George Dockrell, William Porterfield, Boyd Rankin dropped for Ireland ODIs against Afghanistan, UAE

Ireland A wicketkeeper Neil Rock has been included as back-up to the regular Lorcan Tucker

Laurie Evans goes through gears with LPL's first hundred to push Colombo Kings into second

Englishman scores unbeaten 108 from 65 as Jaffna Stallions fall short in clash of second and third

Anil Kumble: Win the first Test; Rahul Dravid: Do a 'Pujara'

Former India captains plot how India can beat Australia in the upcoming four-Test series

Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa likely to go ahead as planned

Sri Lanka are due to depart for SA for a two-Test series once the LPL ends on December 16

Mumbai Indians rope in Parthiv Patel as talent scout

The 35-year old had won two titles with the franchise as a player in 2015 and 2017

'We collectively accepted this challenge' - Shan Masood on isolation in NZ

Batsman says the 14-day period will not affect their performance on the field

Tim David, James Faulkner help Hobart Hurricanes see off Sydney Sixers

James Vince's fifty in vain as Sixers fall short in 179 chase

Dambulla Viiking vs Colombo Kings, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 20th game of LPL 2020

Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat

Robiul Islam Robi's five-wicket haul takes Beximco Dhaka to playoffs

Minister Rajshahi and Fortune Barishal to battle out for the remaining playoff spot

Chennai, Ahmedabad to host England Tests

Ahmedabad is also scheduled to host the five-match T20I series

'No justification' for England to abandon South Africa tour, CSA says

Judge Zak Yacoob, chairman of CSA's interim board, has defended the efficacy of the Covid protocols imposed by the board

Virat Kohli: I can't just stand in slips and go through the motions

India captain will take decision on playing tour match based on "how I wake up tomorrow" and "if I feel great"

Steven Smith keen to let Australia captaincy talk 'rest for now'

The topic of Smith leading again came up when Aaron Finch was injured during the T20Is against India

Aaron Finch available for BBL start but could be given time off early in competition

Kane Richardson will play his first cricket since the England tour having missed the IPL and series against India

Kane Williamson to miss second West Indies Test, Tom Latham to lead

Williamson will be with his partner Sarah for the birth of their first child

Tom Latham leads as New Zealand focus on climbing up Test Championship table

Kane Williamson has left the team to be with his family for the birth of his child

Alex Carey hopeful of facing full-strength India, but his T20 challenge looms large

Carey has lost his Australia spot in the T20 side and the return to the BBL may highlight the dilemma he faces

Steven Smith: David Warner's absence will test Australia's depth against 'good Indian outfit'

Ishant Sharma's absence for the Test series will be a "big loss" for India, Australia batsman said

Jake Ball joins Sydney Sixers to replace Tom Curran

The Nottinghamshire pace bowler was the leading wicket-taker in last season's T20 Blast

Samiullah Shinwari blitz keeps sloppy Galle Gladiators bottom

Afghanistan allrounder hits 46* off 20 to push Dambulla into top spot

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Nottinghamshire sign Zimbabwe Under-19 wicketkeeper Dane Schadendorf on two-year deal

Teenager became a viral hit with a legside stumping that evoked MS Dhoni in his prime

Gunaratne, Pradeep shine for Kandy Tuskers as Steyn sizzles on LPL 2020 debut

Shoaib Malik's fiffty in vain as Jaffna Stallions were bowled out for 150 batting first

Finals Day tickets sell out before Christmas as hope rises for crowds return

Prospect of vaccine roll-out leads to optimism, after 2020 event is staged behind closed doors

Galle Gladiators vs Kandy Tuskers, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 19th game of the Lanka Premier League

Jaffna Stallions vs Colombo Kings, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 18th match in the Lanka Premier League

Adam Gilchrist urges selectors to lock in Joe Burns to aid final warm-up match

Cameron Green will play his first day-night first-class match at the SCG on Friday

England confirm dates for rescheduled Sri Lanka Test tour

Original tour had to be postponed due to Covid-19 outbreak in March

Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, BBL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 1 of BBL 2020

'Don't be too excited' - coaches, Tamim Iqbal want record-breaker Parvez Hossain Emon to stay grounded

The young batsman hit a 42-ball century - the quickest in a T20 by a Bangladeshi - in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup

South Africa confirm first tour of Pakistan in 14 years

They will play two Tests and three T20Is between January 26 and February 14 next year

Covid-19 outbreak: Sri Lanka consider cancelling tour of South Africa

CSA is working to reassure Sri Lanka Cricket that its bio-bubble arrangements are secure

Australia's tour of South Africa may move to Perth amid Covid-19 fallout

The early end to the England tour could have a major ripple effect for other series

Parthiv Patel retires from all forms of cricket

He made 65 international appearances after becoming Test cricket's youngest wicketkeeper in 2002

Sydney Thunder BBL preview: Adam Milne's pace and lack of absences set them up well

The Thunder will feel very little impact of international duty except for a late start by Sam Billings

Sydney Sixers BBL preview: Defending champions have depth on their side

A number of key names will be on international duty, but Dan Christian's signing adds to all-round options

David Warner ruled out of first Test against India

The opener will not recover from his groin injury in time

Virat Kohli: Hardik Pandya must bowl to be a Test option again

Pandya was Player of the T20I Series against Australia but has not played a Test match since 2018

Virat Kohli: 'Outstanding' T Natarajan would be a 'great' 2021 T20 World Cup addition

"I just backed my strengths - the yorkers and cutters," Natarajan said of his impressive performance

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Pakistan players likely caught virus during flight or just prior - NZ director of public health

All but one member of the Pakistan squad was released from managed isolation on Tuesday

Kohli: Wade lbw review confusion a 'strange one', umpire said 'nothing can be done'

The incident took place in the 11th over with Wade being caught in front of leg stump by a Natarajan delivery

Ged Stokes, father of Ben, dies after cancer battle, aged 65

Former New Zealand rugby league international emigrated with family to Cumbria in 2003

Galle Gladiators vs Dambulla Viiking, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 17 of LPL 2020

Kandy Tuskers vs Jaffna Stallions, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 16 of LPL 2020

Parvez Hossain Emon's 100, Rabbi's hat-trick, Tamim's fifty hand Barishal win

Rajshahi's 220 proved insufficient, as did the 109 and 69 by their openers Najmul Hossain Shanto and Anisul Islam Emon respectively

England squad cleared to fly home after confirmation of false positives

Independent analysis confirms all members of touring party are Covid-negative

Unchanged India opt to bowl, Aaron Finch returns for Australia

The Australia captain said that he would have liked to bowl first as well and that they would now be eyeing a total in the range of 190

Scare for Australia as Will Pucovski retires hurt after Wriddhiman Saha saves Indians from defeat

Three-day tour game ends in a draw after Australia A give Indians a proper workout

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd T20I live match at 12:30 PM IST on December 8, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd T20I live match at 12.30 PM IST on December 8, 2020

Perth Scorchers BBL preview: Squad capable of correcting last season's errors

With Jason Behrendorff and AJ Tye fit again, the Scorchers could field one of the strongest pace attacks

Melbourne Stars BBL preview: Maxwell key in push for elusive title

The loss of Jonny Bairstow is a blow, but Nicholas Pooran should provide some early excitement

Hobart Hurricanes remain hopeful of having Sandeep Lamichhane

The club have been every active in pre-season with a new group of overseas players and Peter Handscomb joining

West Indies without Kemar Roach, Shane Dowrich for second New Zealand Test

Joshua Da Silva in line for Test debut after wicketkeeper and senior fast bowler leave tour

Dambulla Viiking, Jaffna Stallions stay atop points table after washout

The Stallions, who have a superior net run rate, will continue to be No. 1 after rains allowed only seven overs

Monday, December 7, 2020

Australia vs India, 3rd T20I, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the third T20I between Australia and India

Pakistan duo Mohammad Amir, Ahsan Ali hand Galle Gladiators maiden win in LPL 2020

Amir took 5 for 26 while Ahsan struck a 38-ball 56 against Colombo Kings in Lanka Premier League

England's South Africa tour called off after Covid-19 outbreak

ODI series had been postponed on three separate occasions following virus scare

England blame 'unacceptable' Newlands facilities after claims of Covid-19 protocols breach

Row erupts over tour biosecurity after England players use nets adjoining construction site

Kane Williamson joins Virat Kohli at No. 2 in Test batting rankings

Steven Smith continues to top the table, 25 points in front of the second-placed duo

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

Keep track of all the BBL player movement ahead of the new season

India look to end white-ball leg of Australia tour with T20I sweep

The visitors have a golden chance to clinch a 3-0 win without really hampering their preparation for the Tests

'That is much more important' - Gary Stead fine with Kane Williamson going on paternity leave

Kyle Jamieson's runs have helped New Zealand deal with Colin de Grandhomme's absence, the coach says

Cameron Green hits century, makes another case for Test elevation

Joe Burns and Will Pucovski fall cheaply as Umesh Yadav makes a big impression

Pakistan set to train in New Zealand after entire squad found covid negative in final round of testing

The three-match T20I series starts on December 18, followed by two Tests from December 26

Melbourne Renegades BBL preview: Club rebuilds bowling attack after dire season

The only way is up after last season with a host of new overseas names key to their hopes

Hobart Hurricanes BBL preview: Smart recruiting and top-order power provide strong mix

The Hurricanes shouldn't be massively hit by international calls and the batting could pack a punch

Australia to reconsider plans for India Test series preparation

Injuries and absences have disrupted the build-up to the Test series and more of the squad may play the pink-ball warm-up match

Tom Curran adds to England withdrawals from BBL, Johan Botha comes out of retirement

The allrounder joins Tom Banton in deciding he needs a break from bubbles, while further England could be impacted by the Covid outbreak in SA

Sunday, December 6, 2020

South Africa vs England: Will ODI series still go ahead after Covid-19 outbreak?

Uncertainty reigns after Paarl cancellation with possibility England party could face 10 days in quarantine

Mashrafe Mortaza to represent Gemcon Khulna in Bangabandhu T20 Cup

He can officially join the team only after he tests negative for Covid-19

Jaffna Stallions vs Dambulla Viiking, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 15 in LPL 2020

Colombo Kings vs Galle Gladiators, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 14 in LPL 2020

Mushfiqur Rahim, Muktar Ali help Dhaka end Chattogram's winning streak

Mushfiqur helped Dhaka put 50 in the last five overs, while Muktar grabbed 3 for 39

England tour in balance as bubble bursts for South African cricket

CSA facing further financial losses and doubts about viability of upcoming tours

Have Australia found their plan to break Cheteshwar Pujara's resistance?

India's No. 3 was caught at leg gully, and it is unlikely to be the last time we see that position on this tour

India bowl; Wade to lead Australia in Finch's absence among three changes

India brought in Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur for Manish Pandey and Mohammed Shami

South Africa-England ODI cancelled again after positive Covid tests among hotel staff

Rescheduled game abandoned with England awaiting Covid test results

Ajinkya Rahane century leads Indians' fightback after James Pattinson makes his mark

Cheteshwar Pujara picked up from where he had left off on the 2018 tour with a patient half-century

Pakistan recall Sarfaraz Ahmed, Hussain Talat for New Zealand T20Is

Pakistan left out Zafar Gohar and Rohail Nazir who were part of the T20I squad against Zimbabwe

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd T20I live match at 12:30 PM IST on December 6, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 2nd T20I live match at 12.30 PM IST on December 6, 2020

Jason Holder: It's time we started delivering and stopped talking

"We need to look into the mirror and understand that we've got to fight a little harder"

Brisbane Heat BBL preview: New-look squad needs to find consistency

Plans have been hit by Mujeeb's positive Covid test and Tom Banton's withdrawal from the tournament

Adelaide Strikers BBL preview: Rashid Khan's availability could be decisive factor

They should be able to field a strong top order and have a lot of bases covered in their squad

Mitchell Starc leaves Australia's T20I squad on compassionate grounds

The left-arm will miss the final two matches of the T20 series due to a family illness

Williamson, Southee, Wagner the stars of dominant New Zealand victory

West Indies lost by an innings and 134 runs despite a rearguard by Jermaine Blackwood and Alzarri Joseph

Qais Ahmad leads rout of Kandy Tuskers as Colombo Kings enter semi-finals

The legspinner took 2 for 8 in four overs as the Tuskers stumbled to 105 all out

Saturday, December 5, 2020

Dambulla Viiking sneak into semi-finals despite Gunathilaka, Azam heroics

Niroshan Dickwella's return to form secured a thrilling nine-run win for his side

Waqas Maqsood, Hasan Ali, Umar Amin, Kamran Ghulam shine in sixth round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

Northern Punjab remain on top even as Central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa recorded impressive wins

Australia vs India, 2nd T20I, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the second T20I between Australia and India

Test regulars look to shake off rust as India A begin warm-up games

Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj will all be auditioning for the role of third seamer in the Test squad

Overnight assessment of conditions did the trick, says Tim Southee

"He's been a great asset to the side and adds another variation as well," Southee says of Kyle Jamieson

South Africa squad clears Covid-19 tests, England ODI series to take place

The entire South Africa squad had been retested on Friday evening following the confirmed case

India finding their groove as injuries stretch Australia

Finch is awaiting results of scans, Lyon added to squad; India must fill Jadeja the batsman's shoes

Kandy Tuskers vs Colombo Kings, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 13 in LPL 2020

Travis Head prepares for relentless Indian attack with Australia A captaincy

Cameron Green is in the Australia A squad too, and national captain Tim Paine will be in action as well

Brisbane Heat's Tom Banton pulls out of BBL as bubble life takes toll

"It has been harder than I thought spending so much time in the hubs and bubbles, it wasn't doing me much good"

Brisbane Heat's Tom Banton pulls out of BBL as bubble life takes toll

"It has been harder than I thought spending so much time in the hubs and bubbles, it wasn't doing me much good"

Tim Southee leads relentless New Zealand attack as West Indies collapse

West Indies lost five wickets for 65 runs on the third morning

Dinesh Chandimal sees Colombo Kings home to keep things tight at the top

Wanindu Hasaranga's all-round show not enough as Jaffna Stallions suffer first defeat

Friday, December 4, 2020

Concussion rules Ravindra Jadeja out of rest of T20I series

Shardul Thakur added to the squad as Jadeja's replacement

Former Yorkshire employees describe experiences of racism as part of Azeem Rafiq investigation

Evidence reveals "continuous references to taxi drivers and restaurant workers" in relation to Asian community

Rory Burns may miss Sri Lanka tour for birth of first child

Opener admits to finding life in the bubble strange, as January arrival clashes with likely dates

Henriques questions Chahal being 'like-for-like' substitute for Jadeja

Henriques, though, clarified that Australia had no problem with Jadeja being substituted for concussion

Aaron Finch adds to Australia's injury concerns after opening defeat

The captain said he had a problem with a "hip or glute" and would probably go for a scan

England expressed concerns over bio-secure integrity, says South Africa team doctor

Dr Shuaib Manjra says CSA respects concern, after cancellation of Cape Town fixture

Brisbane Heat's Mujeeb Ur Rahman tests positive for Covid-19 in Queensland

The Afghanistan offspinner, who travelled from Kabul last week, is recovering in a hospital

Yuzvendra Chahal comes in as concussion sub for Ravindra Jadeja

The switch was obviously approved, but didn't seem to go down well with Justin Langer

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Fantasy suggestions for Match 12 in LPL 2020

Zakir Hasan leads Gemcon Khulna to victory, second spot on the table

The 48-run defeat leaves Fortune Barishal in fourth place on the five-team table

South Africa-England ODI called off amid Covid scare

First ODI called off less than an hour before toss after at least one positive Covid test

'Stay disciplined and stick to my plan' does the trick for Kane Williamson

"I suppose when you look at the gap between Test cricket that we've had, that's a nice thing"

Haseeb Hameed says 'cricket is fun again' after Nottinghamshire move

Opening batsman fell off England radar after three lean seasons for Lancashire

Australia opt to field, India hand T20I debut to T Natarajan

Hosts bring in D'Arcy Short, Mitchell Swepson, Sean Abbott and Moises Henriques

Will Pucovski keeps likely Test debut in perspective: 'It's still just another ball coming down at you'

With David Warner injured, Pucovski has firmed to open the batting for Australia in Adelaide

Pakistan not granted exemption for group training during isolation

PCB chief disappointed with New Zealand health ministry decision after 44 players tested negative on Thursday

New transformation targets suspended temporarily by CSA interim board

Requirement to field seven players of colour by 2022-23, including three Black Africans, put on hold

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 1st T20I live match at 12:30 PM IST on December 4, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 1st T20I live match at 12.30 PM IST on December 4, 2020

Williamson in full control of the game as he hits 150

The New Zealand captain was playing his first innings in nine months and he completely dominated West Indies

Thursday, December 3, 2020

USA cricket stepping up foreign recruitment to live up to ODI status

South Africans a particular target due to transformation issues and end of Kolpak status in UK

Wanindu Hasaranga, Avishka Fernando lead Jaffna Stallions to fourth straight win

Gunathilaka's half-century in vain as Galle slip to fourth straight defeat

Daryn Dupavillon puts Knights on top of Group B, Rudi Second's 171 in vain for Warriors

Aiden Markram and Wiaan Mulder, meanwhile, have put themselves in strong contention for national selection

England, South Africa play the long game with 2023 the goal

An abrupt change in priority for the 50-over format as three-match series begins

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

Keep track of all the BBL player movement ahead of the new season

How did so many Pakistan players test Covid-positive?

Questions over PCB's procedures before the side's departure to New Zealand

South Africa's team balance in focus with Faf du Plessis rested for ODI series

Phehlukwayo's fitness will be crucial, as will the management of Sipamla's talent

Adam Zampa, Ashleigh Gardner among Birmingham Phoenix retentions

Australia spinners join six locally-based players in signing deals for 2021 launch

41 domestic players sign full-time regional contracts in 'significant step forward' for women's game

16 players sign terms, taking number of professionals in England and Wales to 58

The Hundred - full 2021 squad lists

A look at the teams, players and coaches featuring in the Hundred tournament in 2021

Eoin Morgan: 'Nothing untoward' about coded signals from dressing-room

Trial is '100% within the spirit of the game' says captain after scrutiny on team analyst's role

Shoaib Malik gives Lanka Premier League his seal of approval

"Definitely from next year, more big names will also be the participants in the league"

Tom Latham denies himself to help New Zealand fill their boots

The opener left 69 of the 176 balls he faced from the quicks, in order to prosper on a green Hamilton pitch

T20 World Cup planning back in focus in what could be high-scoring series

David Warner and Pat Cummins both miss the series while Australia have a few other niggles in the squad

Colombo Kings vs Jaffna Stallions, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 11 in LPL 2020

Australia vs India, 1st T20I, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the first T20I between Australia and India

IPL could have two new teams as BCCI seeks 'approval' at AGM

Meeting, on December 24, also to discuss cricket in 2028 LA Olympics

Cameron Green 'taken aback' by KL Rahul's encouragement during his debut

A cautious approach will continue to be taken with the allrounder's bowling workload

Joe Burns rediscovers the fundamentals of opening ahead of David Warner's absence

He has put his lean run of scores down to being too eager to cash in on flat pitches, and has learnt form his mistake

Imad Wasim signs with Melbourne Renegades for second half of BBL 2020-21

Pakistan bowling allrounder will join the Renegades from December 26 following Pakistan's T20I series with New Zealand

Jonny Bairstow unavailable for Melbourne Stars, replaced by Andre Fletcher

Bairstow is set to earn an England recall for the Test series in Sri Lanka early next year

Glenn Maxwell on the switch hit: It's up to the bowlers to evolve

"I just see it as a different part of the evolution of the game," the allrounder said after his 100-metre shot

West Indies bowl on green pitch; New Zealand go all pace with Mitchell over Santner

Both teams have gone for a four-man pace attack on a grassy surface at Seddon Park

Bruce Carnegie-Brown named as new MCC chairman

New incumbent will take up post in September 2021, subject to ratification by the members

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

'I know I've done nothing wrong' - Mark Wood on tussle for white-ball selection

England quick ready to grab next opportunity if it comes along in ODIs against South Africa

Afridi to return to Pakistan from LPL for 'personal emergency'

The former Pakistan captain said he would rejoin the LPL once his situation was resolved

Cricket West Indies officials happy with 'concise and tight' Covid-19 protocols in Bangladesh

The tour, expected to start in January, could be curtailed because of quarantine regulations

England defend use of coded signals to send messages from analyst to field

ECB says trial 'intended as a live informational resource captain may choose to use or ignore'

Robiul Islam Robi puts Beximco Dhaka on the board

Offspinner takes 4 for 20 to restrict Fortune Barishal to 108

Dambulla Viiking vs Kandy Tuskers, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 10 in LPL 2020

Dawid Malan reaches 915 points, the highest ever for batsmen in T20I rankings

Malan had scores of 19, 55 and 99* in the three-match series, which took England past Australia to the No. 1 position in the T20I team rankings

BLM: Holder 'really happy' with Williamson's support, teams to take a knee before Tests

"Kane came openly to me and we sat down and had a really good chat around it," West Indies captain says

Galle Gladiators vs Jaffna Stallions, LPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match 9 in LPL 2020

Well-prepped West Indies look to reverse poor Test record in New Zealand

It's a big series, especially for Kane Williamson's side, when it comes to World Test Championship points

Martin Snedden replaces Greg Barclay as New Zealand Cricket chairman

The former cricketer will be NZC's representative on the ICC board, a role he is familiar with

India bat in Canberra, hand debut to T Natarajan; Cameron Green debuts for Australia

Shardul Thakur also came in for India, while Mitchell Starc suffered a back niggle on the eve of the game

Tasmanian government slams Seven BBL allegations

The broadcaster has claimed that starting the BBL in the state was "commercially irrational"

One further Covid-19 positive in Pakistan touring squad

There have now been eight positive cases in the touring party with two deemed "historic"

Will Young to make Test debut as BJ Watling ruled out

Tom Blundell will take over as wicketkeeper and move down the order

Mark Boucher after series loss: 'England are a step ahead of most teams in the world'

Coach says defeat is part of bigger picture as South Africa strive to close the gap

South Africa set to bring in tougher transformation targets

CSA targets aim to see seven players of colour in every XI by 2022-23

Thisara Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva power unbeaten Jaffna Stallions

Partnership of 118 off 47 balls leaves Kandy Tuskers well adrift

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd ODI live match at 8:30 AM IST on December 2, 2020

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd ODI live match at 8.30 AM IST on December 2, 2020

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Fate of Ranji Trophy hangs in balance as most states prefer white-ball cricket

The BCCI will make its decision by December 2 after seeking opinion from the states

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of England ODI series with groin injury

Rabada hopes to return in time for first Test against Sri Lanka on Boxing Day

South Africa win toss, bat first in final T20I against England

England primed for series sweep with eye on top ranking as hosts look to turn tables ahead of one-dayers

Ishan Porel returns to India after picking up hamstring injury in Australia

He will now head to the NCA over the next couple of days for assessment

Mashrafe Mortaza returns to training; could play in Bangabandhu T20 Cup

He could also become available for the ODIs against West Indies next month

Dasun Shanaka, spinners star as Dambulla Viiking topple Colombo Kings

Udana, Russell three-wicket hauls in vain for Angelo Mathews' side

Stuart Broad nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020

Fast bowler announced after stellar displays against West Indies and Pakistan

WTC 'extremely significant' for West Indies, says Phil Simmons

Head coach says T20I series defeat will not affect their Test preparations

Colin Ingram signs new Glamorgan deal as overseas player

Batsman will spend whole season in Cardiff and is unlikely to play IPL or CPL